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“Instead of having just one DRM benefit known as the BRA Shipping Program, PartnerShip is now administering two separate shipping benefits plus FAQs and link to take advantage of these savings” by Doug Works, Executive Director of Board Retailers Association

by admin | Sep 1, 2022 | Associate Members, Distinguished Retail Members, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

We asked Harry Centa of PartnerShip (BRA Supporting Vendor Partner) why they are splitting the shipping program into two separate benefits and a few other questions about the special savings program specifically for BRA Distinguished Retail Members. Here is how he...

“Adapting to the New Normal in Retail: 5 Ways to Improve Your Digital Presence” by Nicole Leinbach Reyhle via Retail Minded

by admin | Aug 26, 2022 | E-Commerce, m-commerce, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media

The COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer buying behavior to the online world, forcing retailers to adapt quickly. Even as the world recovers from the pandemic, e-commerce still has a stronghold, so it’s crucial for retailers to cater to the needs of consumers who...

“How Many Arrows Are in Your Quiver?” by Marc Weiss via The Management One Newsletter

by admin | Aug 21, 2022 | Educational Opportunity, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Trade Shows

In business, this is a metaphor for what resources and strategies are available to you in order to achieve your goal. The quiver holds the arrows, you as the store owner are the archer and the target is your retail business goal. The relationships to this metaphor are...

“Surf Expo Attracts More Than 600 Exhibiting Brands to Upcoming September Show” via Shop Eat Surf (plus video of highlights from January Show & more)

by admin | Aug 17, 2022 | Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Seasonal Products, Skateboard, SUP, Surf, Trade Shows, Wake Skate, Wake Surf, Wakeboard

Photo courtesy of Surf Expo PRESS RELEASES | Re-Published August 2022 ORLANDO, Fla.– (July 25, 2022) Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow, returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando on Sept. 8-10 in the West Concourse with...

“Will the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ model overcome economic and regulatory challenges?” by Tom Ryan via Retail Wire

by admin | Aug 8, 2022 | Debate, Point of Sale, Predictions, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

“Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services, such as Affirm, Afterpay, Clearpay and Klarna, saw explosive adoption as e-commerce upshifted into a higher gear during the pandemic, but are now facing questions over their sustainability against a tide...

“How to Choose the Right Tow Tower – Picking the right tow tower for your boat.” by Jeff Hemmel via Wakeboarding Mag

by admin | Aug 2, 2022 | Resources, Wake Skate, Wake Surf, Wakeboard

Push a button and Nautique’s Flight Control Tower telescopes up or down with the Bimini top in place. Courtesy Roswell Tow towers have gone from wakeboarding one-offs to standard equipment on most tow-sports boats, as well as an increasing share of runabouts,...